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New cyclist

  • 13-07-2011 5:59pm
    #1
    Mr. Manager
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators Posts: 11,139 Mod ✭✭✭✭


    Hey all,

    I'm looking to get into road biking as a form of exercise with the intention of part-taking in some endurance cycles (non-competitively).

    As a starter, what would you guys make of this?

    Any help/advice would be greatly appreciated.

    Thanks.


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  • #2
    Tonyandthewhale
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,867 ✭✭✭Tonyandthewhale


    It's grand although you could probably get better value with a less-well known brand name. Also, have you considered a road bike (with drop bars) since that would be more suitable for endurance cycling.


  • #3
    Alanstrainor
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 23,157 ✭✭✭✭Alanstrainor


    Definitely get drops.

    About 2 years ago I bought a hybrid despite everyone on here suggesting that drops were the way to go, it was only when i finally got a drop bar bike that I realised what i had been missing.


  • #4
    Mr. Manager
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators Posts: 11,139 Mod ✭✭✭✭Mr. Manager


    I'm so new to this thing, I don't even know what "drop bars" are.. :o

    Not sure where to be looking either. The only bike shops I'm aware of are cycleogical and eurocycles.

    Proper newb at this thing


  • #5
    Tonyandthewhale
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,867 ✭✭✭Tonyandthewhale


    Drop bars are the ones you find on racing bikes which curve forwards and downwards allowing multiple natural feeling hand positions (for comfort) and the option of a more aerodynamic riding position (for speed).


  • #6
    Mr. Manager
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators Posts: 11,139 Mod ✭✭✭✭Mr. Manager


    Could I be so cheeky as to ask for a picture or a link? :)


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  • #7
    cython
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,773 ✭✭✭cython


    Cereal Rapist wrote: »
    Could I be so cheeky as to ask for a picture or a link? :)
    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bicycle_handlebar#Drop


  • #8
    Mr. Manager
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators Posts: 11,139 Mod ✭✭✭✭Mr. Manager


    Thanks very much! Any recommendations on where to purchase a bike? I live in Dublin but would be willing to travel to get a good deal.


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